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Welcome to the Burton Ostenson Museum of Natural HistoryThe Burton Ostenson Natural History Museum at Pacific Lutheran University houses over 10,000 preserved animal specimens collected and preserved by PLU faculty, students, and member of the Tacoma community over the past 100 years. Specimens are used by PLU faculty and students for teaching and research. In addition to serving as educational tools, preserved specimens carry with them information on where and when they were collected
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 12, 2016)- Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., says Pacific Lutheran University already exhibits academic excellence in a variety of ways: rich global education, robust student-faculty research, world-class faculty members and, of course, eager students who are ready to change the world. But Brown…
over the course of four years into confident human beings who go out and change some aspect of the world. She said PLU’s faculty are an important piece of that. She told them in her speech last week that teaching is one of the most honorable, influential careers. “You matter,” she told them. “Every day, you make a difference in the lives of students with whom you engage.” As the melting pot of students continues to change, Brown is confident she can help faculty do the same. “Recognizing the need
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'17Dataset for the top 10 PGA players. (click to expand) Travis and Chair of Economics Norris Peterson both helped Haselwood along the way, primarily with econometrics — a fancy word used to describe the application of statistical techniques on economic data. Haselwood said the independent instruction she received from both faculty members was crucial. “I feel like it’s something you wouldn’t get at bigger universities,” she said. “It really builds a valuable relationship you can take with you after
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availability. Content tutoring may be available for biology, chemistry, or economics/statistics. All tutors are well trained in learning and study strategies, so any available tutor can help students with issues related to time management, critical reading, note taking, or test preparation. Available summer session tutors will be listed on our website with their PLU email address for on-call tutoring appointments. Study strategy handouts are also available on the website.WebsiteCampus RestaurantsLocation
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Ann F. Tolo Administrative Associate; Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator Phone: 253-535-7535 Email: tolo@plu.edu Office Location:Morken Center for Learning & Technology - Room 238 Professional Education B.A., Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Behavioral Sciences Biological Sciences
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The Thorniley Collection of Antique Type, a massive donation to PLU’s Publishing and Printing Arts Program, has elevated the university’s letterpress resources.
are a few chromatic faces, which were made to print two or more colors in tight register. And one incomplete font of 72-line type measures a foot tall. The collection also came with typefaces in other languages, such as Chinese, which Blocker and Spring say likely will be incorporated into interdisciplinary education. “A lot of this is super rare, a lot of it is in really good condition, and then there’s the sheer volume,” Blocker said. The collection also serves as a resource for graphic
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Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader Posted by: Zach Powers / April 15, 2021 Image: Andrew Schwartz ’07, the director of sustainability and global affairs at The Center for Earth Ethics, walks through Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon. (photos and video by Silong Chhun/PLU) April 15, 2021 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterWhen we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he's
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Kenzie Knapp ’23 discusses summer environmental work, role with ASPLU, and public transit advocacy Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 30, 2021 Image: Kenzie Knapp ’23, incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director at the Pierce County Transit center near PLU campus. (Photo/John Froschauer) August 30, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsIn the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and
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Elijah Paez ’24 developed passions for environmental justice, mathematics and bird watching during his PLU years Posted by: mhines / March 27, 2024 Image: Inspired by his study away experience in Oxford, England, Elijah Paez ’24 founded the Birders of PLU club. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) March 27, 2024 By Fulton Bryant-Anderson ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Elijah Paez ’24 is a double major in environmental studies and mathematics. While at PLU, he founded Birders of PLU, served as
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undergraduate program in the PLU Education Department since 2003. With expertise in the areas of curriculum and instruction, Dr. Weiss works closely with students in the field. She also collaborates with the Clover Park School district planning, facilitating and teaching their Mentor College and beginning teacher program. Dr. Weiss also works with teachers in a local alternative high school as a facilitator for a Positive Behavior Support grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr
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